Analyze the given number sequence to identify the underlying mathematical pattern and find the missing value.
756, 774, 738, 792, ?, 810
Correct Answer :
720
Solution :
The correct option is 720.
To find the missing value in the given number sequence, let us analyze the pattern of differences between consecutive numbers.
Let the given sequence be:
756, 774, 738, 792, ?, 810
Let us check the step-by-step mathematical operations between consecutive terms:
1. From the 1st term (756) to the 2nd term (774):
774 - 756 = +18
2. From the 2nd term (774) to the 3rd term (738):
738 - 774 = -36
3. From the 3rd term (738) to the 4th term (792):
792 - 738 = +54
Observing the pattern in the differences (+18, -36, +54), we see an alternating addition and subtraction sequence of multiples of 18:
+18 = +(18 × 1)
-36 = -(18 × 2)
+54 = +(18 × 3)
Following this alternating logic, the next difference to get the 5th term (?) from the 4th term (792) must be -(18 × 4) = -72.
4. Calculating the missing term (?):
792 - 72 = 720
5. Let us verify the next term (810) using the subsequent pattern step +(18 × 5) = +90:
720 + 90 = 810
Since this matches the final number in the given sequence, the underlying pattern is confirmed.
Therefore, the missing value is 720.
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